Developing Clinical Practice Skills for Pharmacists
Developing Clinical Practice Skills for Pharmacists

Author: Kimberly A. Galt

Publisher: ASHP

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1585280852

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Caring leads to better patient care. Patients and their families become guest lecturers in this compendium of real-life case studies specifically designed to teach all-important clinical skills systematically. Developing Clinical Practice Skills for Pharmacists helps student pharmacists gain the insight they need to cultivate informed, compassionate, and effective patient care. Various clinical skills are illustrated through genuine pharmacy practice settings that underscore the essential, patient-centered role of today's pharmacist. This is the first text to teach clinical skills using real life cases. Students gain greater understanding and develop stronger skills to help avert medical errors and foster better outcomes. Answer guides, additional instructional materials, and detailed examples of forms and instruments make this text a valuable tool for establishing effective patient-pharmacist relationships.

Clinical Skills for Pharmacists
Clinical Skills for Pharmacists

Author: Karen J. Tietze

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-03-17

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 032308222X

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Covering the skills needed for pharmaceutical care in a patient-centered pharmacy setting, Clinical Skills for Pharmacists: A Patient-Focused Approach, 3rd Edition describes fundamental skills such as communication, physical assessment, and laboratory and diagnostic information, as well as patient case presentation, therapeutic planning, and monitoring of drug intake. Numerous case examples show how skills are applied in clinical situations. Now in full color, this edition adds more illustrations and new coverage on taking a medication history, physical assessment, biomarkers, and drug information. Expert author Karen J. Tietze provides unique, pharmacy-specific coverage that helps you prepare for the NAPLEX and feel confident during patient encounters. - Coverage of clinical skills prepares you to be more involved with patients and for greater physical assessment and counselling responsibilities, with discussions of communication, taking a medical history, physical assessment, reviewing lab and diagnostic tests, and monitoring drug therapies. - A logical organization promotes skill building, with the development of each new skill building upon prior skills. - Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter highlight important topics. - Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help in measuring your comprehension of learning objectives. - Professional codes of ethics are described in the Ethics in Pharmacy and Health Care chapter, including confidentiality, HIPAA, research ethics, ethics and the promotion of drugs, and the use of advance directives in end-of-life decisions. - Numerous tables summarize key and routinely needed information. - Downloadable, customizable forms on the companion Evolve website make it easier to perform tasks such as monitoring drug intake and for power of attorney.

Patient-Centered Care for Pharmacists
Patient-Centered Care for Pharmacists

Author: Kimberly A. Galt

Publisher: ASHP

Published: 2012-02-20

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1585283533

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Patient-centered care is at the heart of today’s pharmacy practice, and ASHP’s Patient-Centered Care for Pharmacists gets to the heart of the subject. Formerly Developing Clinical Practice Skills for Pharmacists, this revised resource has been redeveloped to compliment the changing emphasis in pharmacy practice to patient-centered care and the contemporary context of healthcare delivery. To understand and treat the whole person and learn to use a realistic approach to time and resources, students must connect their drug science knowledge to actual practice. Useful in multiple courses in multiple levels, Patient-Centered Care for Pharmacists is a valuable resource that gives students and teachers alike more for their money. In P1, P2, and P3 courses in areas from clinical skills to communications, students can follow realistic case studies through typical processes to witness patient centered care in action. Strong, well-developed case studies provide insight into today’s vital topics:· Cultural differences among patients· Documentation and health records· Patient care plan development· Effective patient communication· And much more.

Clinical Skills for Pharmacists
Clinical Skills for Pharmacists

Author: Karen J. Tietze

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Providing the skills necessary for pharmaceutical care in a patient-centered pharmacy setting, this practical text covers skills including communication, physical assessment, history taking, patient case presentation, understanding of lab and diagnostic tests, therapeutic planning and monitoring, obtaining drug information, and pharmacy ethics. Case examples throughout the text show how skills are applied in clinical situations, and every chapter concludes with self-assessment questions. Chapters are also sequenced in a skill-building approach, so the development of each skill depends on the integration and application of previous skills. Chapters are organized in a practical, skill-building approach. Case examples provide an understanding of how the material may be applied. Self-assessment questions are included for each chapter. Learning objectives help readers focus on important concepts. Quick reference guides help readers locate key pieces of information. Complete coverage of patient-centered clinical pharmacy skills helps readers understand and clearly define the skills needed in the pharmacy setting. New visuals/figures give the book a fresh new look. The text has been updated to reflect current pharmacy practice, health care, and technology. Updated information reflects current drug examples throughout book. Content is included on the changes in education and certification requirements, updated board certification information, and information on certificate programs. Discussions of the professional codes of ethics have been updated to reflect the new ANA code, 2001 AMA Principles of Medical Ethics, the new pharmaceutical manufacturer's guidelines, and updated informed consent. Coverage of the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) has been added to the physical assessment chapter. An expanded discussion of electronic drug information resources and a new section on how to critique electronic drug information resources have been added.

Staff Development for Pharmacy Practice
Staff Development for Pharmacy Practice

Author: Christine M. Nimmo

Publisher: ASHP

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1585280003

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Staff Development for Pharmacy Practice provides a systematic approach to developing pharmacy staff skills for direct patient care.

Fundamental Skills for Patient Care in Pharmacy Practice
Fundamental Skills for Patient Care in Pharmacy Practice

Author: Colleen Doherty Lauster

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2013-03-25

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1449645119

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Fundamental Skills for Patient Care in Pharmacy Practice enables students and new pharmacists to master the skills associated with clinical care in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. In accessible steps, this valuable resource provides the tools for gaining medication histories from patients and counseling them on the most effective and safe manner to take medications. Each chapter explores the background and practice of a critical skill, tools that aid in its development and mastery, and tips for success. Students and pharmacists will come away with the knowledge to identify drug-related problems and formulate plans for solutions to these problems. Fundamental Skills for Patient Care in Pharmacy Practice prepares future pharmacists to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with health professionals and special patient populations as they prepare and present SOAP notes, patient cases, and discharge counseling.

Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice
Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice

Author: Robert S. Beardsley

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1608316025

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Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice helps pharmacy and pharmacy technician students learn the principles, skills, and practices that are the foundation for clear communication and the essential development of trust with future patients. This text's logical organization guides students from theory and basic principles to practical skills development to the application of those skills in everyday encounters. Sample dialogues show students how to effectively communicate, and practical exercises fine tune their communication skills in dealing with a variety of sensitive situations that arise in pharmacy practice.

Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research
Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research

Author: Dixon Thomas

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2018-11-23

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 0128142774

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Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research offers readers a solid foundation in clinical pharmacy and related sciences through contributions by 83 leading experts in the field from 25 countries. This book stresses educational approaches that empower pharmacists with patient care and research competencies. The learning objectives and writing style of the book focus on clarifying the concepts comprehensively for a pharmacist, from regular patient counseling to pharmacogenomics practice. It covers all interesting topics a pharmacist should know. This book serves as a basis to standardize and coordinate learning to practice, explaining basics and using self-learning strategies through online resources or other advanced texts. With an educational approach, it guides pharmacy students and pharmacists to learn quickly and apply. Clinical Pharmacy Education, Practice and Research provides an essential foundation for pharmacy students and pharmacists globally. - Covers the core information needed for pharmacy practice courses - Includes multiple case studies and practical situations with 70% focused on practical clinical pharmacology knowledge - Designed for educational settings, but also useful as a refresher for advanced students and researchers

Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy

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Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 2370

ISBN-13: 0128127368

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Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Three Volume Set covers definitions, concepts, methods, theories and applications of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. It highlights why and how this field has a significant impact on healthcare. The work brings baseline knowledge, along with the latest, most cutting-edge research. In addition, new treatments, algorithms, standard treatment guidelines, and pharmacotherapies regarding diseases and disorders are also covered. The book's main focus lies on the pharmacy practice side, covering pharmacy practice research, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics, social and administrative pharmacy, public health pharmacy, pharmaceutical systems research, the future of pharmacy, and new interventional models of pharmaceutical care. By providing concise expositions on a broad range of topics, this book is an excellent resource for those seeking information beyond their specific areas of expertise. This outstanding reference is essential for anyone involved in the study of pharmacy practice. Provides a ‘one-stop’ resource for access to information written by world-leading scholars in the field Meticulously organized, with articles split into three clear sections, it is the ideal resource for students, researchers and professionals to find relevant information Contains concise and accessible chapters that are ideal as an authoritative introduction for non-specialists and readers from the undergraduate level upwards Includes multimedia options, such as hyperlinked references and further readings, cross-references and videos

A Text Book of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
A Text Book of Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Author: G. Parthasarathi

Publisher: Orient Blackswan

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9788125026310

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The Majority Of Clinical Pharmacy Textbooks Focus On Disease States And Applied Therapeutics. This Book Is Different. It Aims To Provide Readers With A Comprehensive Description Of The Concepts And Skills That Are The Foundation For Current Clinical Pharmacy Practice. It Seeks To Answer The Question How Do Clinical Pharmacists Practice? Rathar Than What Do Clinical Pharmacists Need To Know About Drugs And Therapeutics? The Book Is Divided Into Three Sections, And Each Chapter Is Self-Contained And Can Be Read Independently. Section I Provides An Overview Of The Current Status Of Clinical Pharmacy Practice In India And Other Countries. Section Ii Includes Chapters On The Key Concepts, Skills And Competencies Required For Effective Clinical Practice. Section Iii Covers Topics Of Interest To Graduate And Postgraduate Students, And More Experienced Clinical Pharmacists And Researchers.This Book Will Be Useful For All Students Of Pharmacy And Pharmacists Working In Hospital Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy, Drug Or Medical Information, Clinical Research, Government And Nongovernment Organisations, Teaching And Research.